Poisoning is a medical emergency that occurs when a toxic substance is ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin. The nursing diagnoses for poisoning may include: These nursing diagnoses help to identify the specific effects of poisoning and guide the development of a plan of care that promotes the patient’s safety, health, and well-being. […]
NANDA International (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) is a global organization that provides a standardized language for nursing diagnoses. NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses are standardized terminology that describe the patient’s health status and guide the nursing process. The nursing diagnoses are based on the patient’s physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs. The NANDA nursing diagnoses are
Hydrocephalus is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. A nursing diagnosis for hydrocephalus may include: These nursing diagnoses provide a framework for developing a plan of care that addresses the individual needs of the patient with hydrocephalus and promotes their recovery. More information
